After the disaster that struck both me and my yacht off the coast of New Caledonia I’ve wasted no time in getting back out and doing what I love the most. While I had planned on finishing my voyage in Continue reading
Word has spread of the sinking of Yacht Echo. The rumors are true, my voyage from Fiji to Australia ended mid-ocean when the vessel sank and I was airlifted from my life raft. It has taken me some time to Continue reading
The time has finally come to once again raise the sails and head for a new port of call. Sydney, Australia awaits as I make the final preparations to get underway. Keen sailors out there are thinking, “What? Are you Continue reading
When Lani found my site I was thrilled to hear some stories about my yacht, Echo. She was kind enough to help document some of Echo’s history. As I sit on my boat, and read about her rich history at Continue reading
When I went to outfit Echo with long range communication equipment I basically had two options that were within my (and most cruiser’s) budget. I had to either choose between a single side band radio and a satellite phone. Once Continue reading
Here is an exciting story about my great little yacht, Echo, as told by Lani Ced. Echo was built in 1959 by Lani’s father, Dr. Glen S. Harman. In 1959 she was entered in to one of the most famous yacht Continue reading
I’ve been spending more time than expected in Fiji. Now, instead of waiting for storms to pass I am waiting for parts to arrive. During this time, I came in contact with Lani Ced. Lani is the daughter of Dr. Continue reading
Below you’ll find the top ten items that I will take on every voyage without fail. These are things that have proved to work very well for me over time. Long distance sailing puts any kind of gear under lots Continue reading
A big part of my life is maintaining my sailing lifestyle. I do whatever I can to stay “out there” and this has always come at the expense of not being with family during the holidays. Christmas is just another Continue reading
Echo was on the hardstand in Fiji’s Port Denarau Marina when the forecast was confirmed. Tropical cyclone ‘Evan’ was headed my way after already dealing death and destruction in Samoa. Things were about to get crazy. All I could think Continue reading
